The afternoon event offered a series of stimulating speeches, including opening talks of Petr Cintula (Director) and Jiří Plešek (chair of ICS Supervisory board), invited lectures and short addresses to the Institute (see the event's program). The participants' discussions then continuted at an evening reception on the Vltava river bank. Special thanks go to Julius Štuller for organizing the event. The Institute will hold further scientific events to mark its 50th anniversary.